BIO1042

Environmental biology

(SCI)

Associate Professor Gordon Sanson

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical (or tutorial equivalent) per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: A study of the biosphere, environmental conditions and their effects on animals, plants and communities; responses of organisms to environmental conditions; interactions between plants and animals; environmental genetics and microbiology; management of biological resources; and an introduction to ecology and the impact of humans on the environment. As for BIO1011 the subject is structured to encourage self-paced learning with considerable feedback on individual performance.

Assessment: Examinations (2.5 hours): 40% + Practical work: 30% + Essay: 10% + Miniquizzes: 20%